# housing market (news sources) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 6 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover housing market. Page: Feed: --- ## [PLS Solicitors latest panel firm member to fully integrate with conveybuddy](https://todaysconveyancer.co.uk/pls-solicitors-latest-panel-firm-member-fully-integrate-conveybuddy/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=pls-solicitors-latest-panel-firm-member-fully-integrate-conveybuddy) _2026-08-27 · conveybuddy · Today's Conveyancer_ Conveyancing distributor conveybuddy has announced the completion of its full technology integration of panel firm member PLS Solicitors into its platform. The integration means advisers instructing PLS Solicitors through conveybuddy will benefit from a seamless transfer of case information directly into the firm’s case management system, removing the need for duplicate data entry and enabling \[…\] ## [Humans behind the tech: João Fernandes, head of innovation and AI](https://todaysconveyancer.co.uk/humans-behind-tech-joao-fernandes-head-innovation-ai/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=humans-behind-tech-joao-fernandes-head-innovation-ai) _2026-08-27 · InfoTrack UK · Today's Conveyancer_ João Fernandes joined InfoTrack in 2017 as a .NET developer. Nearly a decade, several promotions and one new job title later, he’s now leading the charge as our head of innovation and AI. It’s a role that didn’t exist before this year, and one that João seems almost destined for. It’s also very much a \[…\] ## [Responsible AI for law firms – security, trust and governance](https://todaysconveyancer.co.uk/responsible-ai-law-firms-security-trust-governance/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=responsible-ai-law-firms-security-trust-governance) _2026-08-27 · Redbrick Solutions · Today's Conveyancer_ AI is rapidly changing the way legal professionals work. From summarising lengthy documents to drafting correspondence and improving productivity, AI is helping law firms reduce administrative burden. However, as AI adoption grows, so do the questions that surround security, compliance and trust. Before introducing AI into their legal practice, law firms need confidence that the \[…\] ## [Rent control debate intensifies as IFS warns of supply risks](https://www.propertywire.com/news/rent-control-debate-intensifies-as-ifs-warns-of-supply-risks/) _2026-08-27 · Khay Loc · PropertyWire_ Housing Secretary Angela Rayner faces pressure from 26 MPs to introduce rent controls, despite IFS warnings that such measures could reduce housing supply and push down property prices. The government has confirmed it has no plans to implement rent controls. The post Rent control debate intensifies as IFS warns of supply risks appeared first on PropertyWire . ## [Pet ownership drives homebuying decisions, new data shows](https://www.propertywire.com/news/pet-ownership-drives-homebuying-decisions-new-data-shows/) _2026-08-27 · Khay Loc · PropertyWire_ One in ten prospective homebuyers in the UK is seeking to purchase property specifically to own a pet, according to new research from Skipton Building Society. The lender's data reveals that an additional 11% of buyers are actively searching for pet-friendly properties. The post Pet ownership drives homebuying decisions, new data shows appeared first on PropertyWire . ## [Limited company structures now account for 45% of BTL ownership](https://www.propertywire.com/news/uk/limited-company-structures-now-account-for-45-of-btl-ownership/) _2026-08-27 · Khay Loc · PropertyWire_ Limited company ownership now accounts for 45.1% of buy-to-let properties in the UK, with the structure becoming the dominant model among landlords with larger portfolios. Analysis shows that for landlords with 20 or more properties, 57.6% now operate through limited company structures. The post Limited company structures now account for 45% of BTL ownership appeared first on PropertyWire . ## [Lettings agent falsely claimed industry membership](https://www.propertywire.com/news/lettings-agent-falsely-claimed-industry-membership/) _2026-08-27 · Khay Loc · PropertyWire_ A Birmingham-based lettings agent accused of withholding tenant deposits and failing to pass rent to landlords has been found falsely presenting himself as a member of Propertymark, the industry trade body. The post Lettings agent falsely claimed industry membership appeared first on PropertyWire . ## [UK home searches rise 7% despite 9% drop in buyer purchasing power](https://www.propertywire.com/news/uk-home-searches-rise-7-despite-9-drop-in-buyer-purchasing-power/) _2026-08-27 · Khay Loc · PropertyWire_ Home searches across the UK have increased by 7% year-on-year following a quiet summer period, according to new data from Zoopla. However, buyers are facing a 9% reduction in purchasing power due to rising mortgage costs, with average five-year fixed rates climbing from below 4% in January to approximately 4.8% currently. The post UK home searches rise 7% despite 9% drop in buyer purchasing power… ## [Letting agent use reaches two-year high in England and Wales](https://www.propertywire.com/news/letting-agent-use-reaches-two-year-high-in-england-and-wales/) _2026-08-27 · Khay Loc · PropertyWire_ Two thirds of rental properties in England and Wales are now managed by letting agents, marking the highest proportion in two years. The National Residential Landlords Association attributes the rise to increasing regulatory complexity and calls for accelerated training standards. The post Letting agent use reaches two-year high in England and Wales appeared first on PropertyWire . ## [Letting agent use hits two-year high amid complex rental rules](https://thenegotiator.co.uk/news/rental-market/letting-agent-use-hits-two-year-high-amid-complex-rental-rules/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=letting-agent-use-hits-two-year-high-amid-complex-rental-rules) _2026-08-27 · Myra Butterworth · The Negotiator_ "As the rental market becomes more complex, reliance on letting agents is likely to grow further," says the NRLA's Ben Beadle. The post Letting agent use hits two-year high amid complex rental rules appeared first on The Negotiator . ## [Anthony Ettinger on LinkedIn (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/HJYsMw257oDP) _2026-08-27 · **Sponsored**_ Public LinkedIn profile at linkedin.com/in/anthonyettinger. ## [Agent accused of withholding rent claimed false Propertymark membership](https://thenegotiator.co.uk/news/regulation-law-news/agent-accused-of-not-passing-on-rent-falsely-claims-to-be-propertymark-member/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=agent-accused-of-not-passing-on-rent-falsely-claims-to-be-propertymark-member) _2026-08-27 · Marc Shoffman · The Negotiator_ A BBC investigation revealed several claims against lettings agent Tony Singh but The Neg has found more issues. The post Agent accused of withholding rent claimed false Propertymark membership appeared first on The Negotiator . ## [Buyers return despite a steep drop in buying power, reveals Zoopla](https://thenegotiator.co.uk/news/uk-housing-market-news/buyers-return-despite-a-steep-drop-in-buying-power-reveals-zoopla/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=buyers-return-despite-a-steep-drop-in-buying-power-reveals-zoopla) _2026-08-27 · Myra Butterworth · The Negotiator_ Richard Donnell, Executive Director of Zoopla, says: "This is the first time searches for homes are up across Britain this year.” The post Buyers return despite a steep drop in buying power, reveals Zoopla appeared first on The Negotiator . ## [Limited company buy-to-let landlords are ‘no longer niche’](https://thenegotiator.co.uk/news/rental-market/limited-company-buy-to-let-landlords-are-no-longer-niche-claim/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=limited-company-buy-to-let-landlords-are-no-longer-niche-claim) _2026-08-27 · Marc Shoffman · The Negotiator_ New figures show how popular limited company ownership has become among large portfolio landlords. The post Limited company buy-to-let landlords are ‘no longer niche’ appeared first on The Negotiator . ## [Land Registry to provide property identifiers for Price Paid Data](https://thenegotiator.co.uk/news/proptech/land-registry-to-provide-property-identifiers-for-price-paid-data/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=land-registry-to-provide-property-identifiers-for-price-paid-data) _2026-08-27 · Marc Shoffman · The Negotiator_ The changes mean estate agents will be able to build more accurate property details, the Land Registry said. The post Land Registry to provide property identifiers for Price Paid Data appeared first on The Negotiator . ## [New data reveals where best to fetch a pet-friendly home](https://thenegotiator.co.uk/news/uk-housing-market-news/new-property-index-highlights-where-best-to-fetch-a-property-for-pets/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=new-property-index-highlights-where-best-to-fetch-a-property-for-pets) _2026-08-27 · Marc Shoffman · The Negotiator_ Nottingham, York and Brighton are among the top dog destinations for buyers seeking a pet-friendly location, new data suggests. The post New data reveals where best to fetch a pet-friendly home appeared first on The Negotiator . ## [HMLR adds property identifiers to price paid data](https://todaysconveyancer.co.uk/hmlr-adds-property-identifiers-to-price-paid-data/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=hmlr-adds-property-identifiers-to-price-paid-data) _2026-08-27 · Today's Conveyancer · Today's Conveyancer_ HM Land Registry (HMLR) will include unique property reference numbers (UPRNs) and INSPIRE IDs with its monthly price paid dataset from Friday, to make it easier to match and analyse property data. The inclusion of the data has been implemented in response to customer demand and will help to generate greater value from land and \[…\] ## [‘Clear signs autumn bounce is coming’ – Zoopla](https://todaysconveyancer.co.uk/clear-signs-autumn-bounce-coming-zoopla/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=clear-signs-autumn-bounce-coming-zoopla) _2026-08-27 · Today's Conveyancer · Today's Conveyancer_ There are clear signs the autumn property market bounce is already starting according to Zoopla’s latest house price index, which reveals the number of prospective buyers searching for homes is up 7% year on year. For the first time since August 2025 the trend is national. More people are searching in every region, despite would-be \[…\] ## [Rising foreclosures signal growth in Texas, Florida loss mitigation](https://www.nationalmortgagenews.com/news/rising-foreclosures-signal-growth-in-texas-florida-loss-mitigation) _2026-08-27 · Spencer Lee · The Latest_ The July spike in foreclosures, led by Texas and Florida, presents an immediate opportunity for mortgage servicers to expand regional loss mitigation and default servicing capabilities. ## [Later life lending up 13%, ‘reflecting increasing importance of property wealth’](https://todaysconveyancer.co.uk/later-life-lending-figures-recognise-role-property-wealth-can-play-in-funding-financial-goals/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=later-life-lending-figures-recognise-role-property-wealth-can-play-in-funding-financial-goals) _2026-08-27 · Today's Conveyancer · Today's Conveyancer_ Later life lending figures from UK Finance show a 13.4% annual increase in the number of new loans advanced to borrowers aged 55 or over in Q2 2026. The Later Life Lending Update Q2 2026 reveals 37,300 new loans were advanced to older borrowers in Q2, suggesting increasing numbers of people are recognising the role \[…\] ## [Firm news: mergers, relocations and milestones](https://todaysconveyancer.co.uk/firm-news-mergers-relocations-and-milestones/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=firm-news-mergers-relocations-and-milestones) _2026-08-27 · Today's Conveyancer · Today's Conveyancer_ Flint Bishop has relocated to a new Sheffield base as part of a wider programme of investment across its office network after record-breaking growth, with the firm surpassing a £43 million in revenue for year ending 30 April 2026. The move to offices at 1 Holly Street in Sheffield mark a “major milestone” in the \[…\] ## [Home of the Agentic Pull Request (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/jn4RQZirTrsE) _2026-08-27 · **Sponsored**_ CLI-first, TUI-ready toolkits and a moshscript installer — join the waitlist ## [The rework ledger is a good start. The real return is what you learn from it](https://todaysconveyancer.co.uk/rework-ledger-good-start-real-return-learn/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rework-ledger-good-start-real-return-learn) _2026-08-27 · Ed Molyneux · Today's Conveyancer_ A recent article in these pages proposed a ‘rework ledger’ for measuring the true cost of conveyancing AI. Ed Molyneux agrees, and argues that the firms which treat that rework as a cost to tally will be beaten by the ones that treat it as something to learn from. A recent article in these pages, \[…\] ## [Zillow Reveals Rental & For-Sale Trends for Consumers](https://themortgagepoint.com/2026/08/26/zillow-reveals-rental-for-sale-trends-for-consumers/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=zillow-reveals-rental-for-sale-trends-for-consumers) _2026-08-26 · Demetria C. Lester · The MortgagePoint_ The U.S. rental market is gaining momentum as we approach the final stretch of 2026, whereas the for-sale market may be losing its pace, as indicated by Zillow's August Housing Market Forecast. The post Zillow Reveals Rental & For-Sale Trends for Consumers first appeared on The MortgagePoint . ## [SF nonprofit paid out $5.6M without checking whether anyone did the work](https://sfstandard.com/2026/08/26/san-francisco-nonprofit-jcyc-japantown-audit/) _2026-08-26 · Gabriel Lorenzo Greschler · News - The San Francisco Standard_ Auditors say the Japanese Community Youth Council hired the former Human Rights Commission director’s sister to run a program but refused to hand over her contract. ## [Non-QM RMBS reaches $78B despite rising impairments](https://www.nationalmortgagenews.com/news/non-qm-rmbs-reaches-78b-despite-rising-impairments) _2026-08-26 · Brad Finkelstein · The Latest_ Non-QM securitizations hit $78B as lenders ease guidelines to capture unserved borrower demand, even as total impairments rise for the 10th time in 13 months to 6.27%. ## [Berkshire in-house servicing pivot escalates retention threat](https://www.nationalmortgagenews.com/news/berkshire-in-house-servicing-pivot-escalates-retention-threat) _2026-08-26 · Colin McNamara · The Latest_ Berkshire Hathaway's HomeServices is adding mortgage servicing to Prosperity Home Mortgage. The move locks purchase borrowers into its ecosystem, cutting off external lenders from future refi retention opportunities. ## [ICE Mortgage will not charge for transitional SDK access](https://www.nationalmortgagenews.com/news/ice-mortgage-will-not-charge-for-transitional-sdk-access) _2026-08-26 · Brad Finkelstein · The Latest_ The fee was to be paid by users who still needed short-term access via software developer kit interfaces to Encompass after the scheduled Dec. 31 sunset. ## [Most New-Home Listing Views Come From Outside Their Metro Area](https://themortgagepoint.com/2026/08/26/most-new-home-listing-views-come-from-outside-their-metro-area/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=most-new-home-listing-views-come-from-outside-their-metro-area) _2026-08-26 · Lance Murray · The MortgagePoint_ Southern, relatively affordable markets draw the greatest out-of-metro interest as builders use price reductions to compete for buyers, according to a new report from Realtor.com. The post Most New-Home Listing Views Come From Outside Their Metro Area first appeared on The MortgagePoint . ## [PCE inflation remains sticky as Fed weighs next move](https://www.nationalmortgagenews.com/news/pce-inflation-remains-sticky-as-fed-weighs-next-move) _2026-08-26 · Maria Volkova · The Latest_ The Bureau of Economic Analysis reported that the personal consumption expenditures, or PCE, price index rose 3.7% from a year earlier, indicating that inflation remains above the Federal Reserve's target. ## [New York City Launches Housing Court Fast Track for Tenant Issues](https://themortgagepoint.com/2026/08/26/new-york-city-launches-housing-court-fast-track-for-tenant-issues/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=new-york-city-launches-housing-court-fast-track-for-tenant-issues) _2026-08-26 · Lance Murray · The MortgagePoint_ Housing Court judges will expedite cases in NYC involving vacate orders, immediately hazardous conditions, and the appointment of new building management. The post New York City Launches Housing Court Fast Track for Tenant Issues first appeared on The MortgagePoint . ## [Boston Fed Chief: Rates Should Rise Soon Absent Inflation Drop](https://themortgagepoint.com/2026/08/26/boston-fed-chief-rates-should-rise-soon-lacking-inflation-drop/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=boston-fed-chief-rates-should-rise-soon-lacking-inflation-drop) _2026-08-26 · Lance Murray · The MortgagePoint_ The central bank will need to raise interest rates soon unless data shows a continued decline in inflation that remains too high and that has become a "pervasive" concern ‌for businesses and households, Boston Fed President Susan Collins said. The post Boston Fed Chief: Rates Should Rise Soon Absent Inflation Drop first appeared on The MortgagePoint . ## [Hire AI-Powered Professionals (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/6gHNnnAg77vZ) _2026-08-26 · **Sponsored**_ Browse public gigs, message candidates, and run video interviews — free to start. ## [Client account or TPMA: What’s the difference?](https://todaysconveyancer.co.uk/client-account-tpma-whats-difference/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=client-account-tpma-whats-difference) _2026-08-26 · Kord · Today's Conveyancer_ Client money handling is receiving closer scrutiny, and interest in third-party managed accounts (TPMAs) is growing as a result. But many firms remain unclear on the basics of what a TPMA really does, and how it compares to a traditional client account. New reporting rules for pooled client accounts are reshaping what the SRA expects, \[…\] ## [Meta reaches $17.1B settlement in Oakland teen safety trial](https://sfstandard.com/2026/08/26/meta-reaches-18b-settlement-oakland-teen-safety-trial/) _2026-08-26 · George Kelly · News - The San Francisco Standard_ The tech giant agrees to limit how much time teens can use social media apps as part of a deal with 47 states. ## [Women in Housing: Meet This Year’s Mortgage Visionary Award Nominees](https://themortgagepoint.com/2026/08/26/women-in-housing-meet-this-years-mortgage-visionary-award-nominees/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=women-in-housing-meet-this-years-mortgage-visionary-award-nominees) _2026-08-26 · Lance Murray · The MortgagePoint_ This Award celebrates exceptional female executives in the mortgage industry (spanning both lending and servicing) who have demonstrated inspirational leadership, shaped lending practices or elevated servicing standards, and expanded access to sustainable homeownership. The post Women in Housing: Meet This Year’s Mortgage Visionary Award Nominees first appeared on The MortgagePoint . ## [Standardized tech could reduce $200 million mortgage collateral costs](https://www.nationalmortgagenews.com/news/standardized-tech-could-cut-200m-in-mortgage-trade-costs) _2026-08-26 · Bonnie Sinnock · The Latest_ Data moving outside of physical documents in the secondary mortgage market is adding millions to costs per year, according to the Housing Policy Council. ## [‘He eviscerated my life’s work’: SF jeweler’s shop destroyed by burglar](https://sfstandard.com/2026/08/26/eviscerated-my-life-s-work-sf-jeweler-s-shop-destroyed-burglar/) _2026-08-26 · Michael McLaughlin · News - The San Francisco Standard_ Alix Blüh said her beloved Richmond District shop Modern Relics will not reopen in the same form after a devastating theft. ## [‘We’re sick of that nonsense’: An Ohio town fights back after a 49ers owner’s arrest](https://sfstandard.com/2026/08/26/jed-york-arrest-east-palestine-wheat-hill-reaction/) _2026-08-26 · Jonah Owen Lamb · News - The San Francisco Standard_ This East Palestine mobile home community says it wasn’t part of the trafficking sting that led to Jed York’s arrest. ## [Pivot provides £1.3m facility for Yeadon housing scheme](https://www.propertywire.com/news/uk/pivot-provides-1-3m-facility-for-yeadon-housing-scheme/) _2026-08-26 · Khay Loc · PropertyWire_ Pivot Finance has provided a £1.3 million phased development facility for a residential scheme in Yeadon, approximately eight miles north west of Leeds city centre. The 21-month facility will fund the refurbishment of an existing detached house and the construction of four new family homes. The post Pivot provides £1.3m facility for Yeadon housing scheme appeared first on PropertyWire . ## [Land Registry adds property identifiers to price data](https://www.propertywire.com/company-news/land-registry-adds-property-identifiers-to-price-data/) _2026-08-26 · Khay Loc · PropertyWire_ HM Land Registry has begun publishing Unique Property Reference Numbers and INSPIRE IDs alongside its monthly Price Paid Data. The identifiers aim to improve property matching accuracy for estate agents, portals and lenders across England and Wales. The post Land Registry adds property identifiers to price data appeared first on PropertyWire . ## [Spectrum Building leaseholders face mortgage payments two years after fire](https://www.propertywire.com/news/uk/spectrum-building-leaseholders-face-mortgage-payments-two-years-after-fire/) _2026-08-26 · Khay Loc · PropertyWire_ Leaseholders of flats destroyed in the Spectrum Building fire in Dagenham continue to pay mortgages on properties that no longer exist, two years after the blaze. The bankruptcy of freeholder Arinium Ltd has left more than 80 residents in legal limbo, uncertain about compensation timing or amounts. The post Spectrum Building leaseholders face mortgage payments two years after fire appeared first… ## [Better board battles Garg in court over governance shift](https://www.nationalmortgagenews.com/news/better-board-battles-garg-in-court-over-governance-shift) _2026-08-26 · Andrew Martinez · The Latest_ The lender is seeking a temporary restraining order on its founder to halt his shareholder rally, suggesting he could complete his corporate takeover soon. ## [SFUSD’s reading scores tick up — but district says real work lies ahead](https://sfstandard.com/2026/08/25/sfusd-reading-outcomes/) _2026-08-26 · Ezra Wallach · News - The San Francisco Standard_ Achievement gaps have widened as literacy rates remain lower than they were pre-pandemic. ## [Sourced Group acquires Open House estate agents](https://www.propertywire.com/company-news/sourced-group-acquires-open-house-estate-agents/) _2026-08-26 · Khay Loc · PropertyWire_ Sourced Group has acquired Open House Estate Agents, bringing 104 franchisees into its network and offering them access to a funded acquisitions programme. The combined network now comprises more than 230 franchisees across the UK. The post Sourced Group acquires Open House estate agents appeared first on PropertyWire . ## [LRG to acquire historic South England estate agency](https://thenegotiator.co.uk/news/agencies-people-news/lrg-to-acquire-historic-south-england-estate-agency/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=lrg-to-acquire-historic-south-england-estate-agency) _2026-08-26 · Marc Shoffman · The Negotiator_ The 200-year-old agency Henry Adams will retain its leadership team and well-known branding as part of the deal. The post LRG to acquire historic South England estate agency appeared first on The Negotiator . ## [Second homeowners face decision tomorrow on 300% council tax premium](https://thenegotiator.co.uk/news/regulation-law-news/second-homeowners-face-decision-tomorrow-on-300-council-tax-premium/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=second-homeowners-face-decision-tomorrow-on-300-council-tax-premium) _2026-08-26 · Myra Butterworth · The Negotiator_ "Second homeowners who are facing a steep Council Tax rise may sell up," warns Tom Durbin St George, of Moving Compared. The post Second homeowners face decision tomorrow on 300% council tax premium appeared first on The Negotiator . ## [Government awards £10bn to strategic partners to ‘deliver homes at scale’](https://todaysconveyancer.co.uk/government-awards-10bn-strategic-partners-deliver-homes-scale/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=government-awards-10bn-strategic-partners-deliver-homes-scale) _2026-08-26 · Juliet Shaw · Today's Conveyancer_ The first wave of funding in the government’s £39 billion Social and Affordable Homes Programme has been allocated to council, social and affordable homes. Almost £10 billion will be shared among 33 strategic partners, including councils, housing associations and other providers that have secured long-term funding certainty to deliver homes at scale. The funding will \[…\] ## [Home building generates £60bn of ‘hidden benefits’, HBF research suggests](https://todaysconveyancer.co.uk/home-building-generates-60bn-of-hidden-benefits-hbf-research-suggests/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=home-building-generates-60bn-of-hidden-benefits-hbf-research-suggests) _2026-08-26 · Matilda Battersby · Today's Conveyancer_ Home building generates more than £60 billion of social and economic value for local communities across England and Wales, new research from the Home Builders Federation (HBF) suggests. New homes built in England and Wales last year funded 42,000 new school places and more than 1,640 football pitches-worth of community space, the HBF’s data shows. \[…\] ## [Right to Buy sales up 90% year-on-year](https://todaysconveyancer.co.uk/right-buy-sales-90-year-year/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=right-buy-sales-90-year-year) _2026-08-26 · Matilda Battersby · Today's Conveyancer_ The number of council tenants buying their homes off the local authority via the Right to Buy scheme went up 90% this financial year compared with a year earlier. Local authorities reported 14,275 eligible sales in 2025-26, an increase of 90% compared with 2024-25, the latest government figures reveal. The spike is thought to have \[…\] ## [Good service is harder to see when the process remains hidden](https://todaysconveyancer.co.uk/good-service-harder-see-process-remains-hidden/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=good-service-harder-see-process-remains-hidden) _2026-08-26 · Andrew Vaughan, Head of Customer Management, e4 Strategic · Today's Conveyancer_ Consumers say they’re not being kept in the loop about progress on transactions. Andrew Vaughan says the issue isn’t a lack of communication from conveyancers, but a problem with the systems that are designed to facilitate it. Few findings are likely to concern conveyancers more than the suggestion that some clients feel they are \[…\] ## [San Francisco wins fight over billions in Trump-threatened aid](https://sfstandard.com/2026/08/25/hud-homeless-funding-conditions-blocked/) _2026-08-26 · Kevin V. Nguyen · News - The San Francisco Standard_ Appeals court upholds an injunction sought by the city and other governments, blocking the federal government’s conditions on housing and transportation grants. ## [M&T Bank Mortgage Servicing Team Rings NYSE Bell](https://themortgagepoint.com/2026/08/25/mt-bank-mortgage-servicing-team-rings-nyse-bell/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=mt-bank-mortgage-servicing-team-rings-nyse-bell) _2026-08-25 · Lance Murray · The MortgagePoint_ The Mortgage Servicing team at M&T Bank was honored with ringing the Closing Bell on Aug. 20 at the New York Stock Exchange. M&T Bank said its Mortgage Servicing team rang the Closing Bell to celebrate the bank’s continued growth and evolution of its mortgage servicing business. The event also recognized M&T’s long-standing partnership with \[…\] The post M&T Bank Mortgage Servicing Team Rings NYSE…